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A1710 Blanc La Perle
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A1710 Blanc La Perle
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A1710 Blanc La Perle is a white rum from Martinique made from pure sugar cane juice. Its story is built around immediacy and precision: five days of fermentation followed by distillation in a copper pot still, with no wood influence placed between the cane and the glass.
At 54.5%, La Perle has a firm presence, yet the character described here is not about heaviness. The profile points towards flowers, fruit and spice, with a light vegetal thread that keeps the rum closely connected to fresh cane juice.
In the rum selection at Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of white rum we like to present when someone wants more than a neutral mixing spirit. La Perle gives the raw material a clear voice and shows how expressive a sugar cane juice rum can be when (…)A1710 La Perle Fine
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A1710 La Perle Fine is a Martinique rum made from fresh sugar cane juice and bottled at a substantial 67.5%. That strength is part of its identity: this is a concentrated rum, built around the intensity and clarity of the distillate rather than a soft, diluted style.
It is produced through double distillation of fresh cane juice, followed by a distinctive maturation process. The emphasis remains on cane, ripe white fruit, floral detail and spice, without the profile being driven by pronounced wood influence.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, La Perle Fine sits comfortably among rums with a more expressive personality: powerful in strength, aromatic in style, yet described with a soft and creamy palate.
The nose is expressive and full, with aromas of (…)A1710 La Perle Rare Rouge
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A1710 La Perle Rare Rouge
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A1710 La Perle Rare Rouge is a Martinique rum made from sugar cane juice and the R579 variety, known as red sugar cane. This cuvée comes from a specific vineyard close to the distillery and is certified organic, placing origin and varietal expression at the centre of the rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum for drinkers who enjoy a clearly defined sense of place. Pot still distillation and a strength of 54.2% give it real presence, while the available profile points towards ripe fruit, warm spice and a noticeable floral side.
With only the last bottles remaining, La Perle Rare Rouge feels like a focused snapshot of red sugar cane from Martinique. It is aromatic, expressive and shaped by a very particular raw material rather than by a (…)A1710 Renaissance Incl. Box
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A1710 Renaissance Incl. Box
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In stockA1710 Renaissance is a white sipping rum from Martinique, made as rhum agricole from pure sugar cane juice. Its identity is built around clarity, freshness and the natural character of the cane, rather than dark colour or heavy wood influence.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of white rum we like to present to customers who want to discover how expressive an unaged-looking rum can be when it is made for sipping. A1710 created Renaissance to be enjoyed neat, either as an aperitif or after a meal. It carries 52% alcohol, yet the producer describes it as a rum whose strength does not immediately dominate the tasting experience.
The style is shaped by a long fermentation of five to six days, the use of wine yeasts, distillation in a copper still and a (…)Neisson Dekolaj
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Neisson Dekolaj
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Neisson Dekolaj is a rum with a very precise sense of place. It is Neisson's first single-varietal rum, produced from Clos Godinot in Carbet, Martinique, a steep plot at 245 metres altitude with slopes reaching 35 degrees.
That hillside matters. The notable temperature shifts on the parcel allow the sugar cane to be harvested with a high sugar content, giving Dekolaj its expressive aromatic identity. Distilled in a traditional column and bottled at 52.5%, it carries real presence while keeping the direct, cane-driven clarity associated with agricole rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of bottle that helps explain why origin can be so important in rum. Its fruitiness is deep and generous, at times even recalling fruit eau-de-vie, yet the (…)A1710 Laperle Rare Roseau
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A1710 Laperle Rare Roseau
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A1710 La Perle Rare Roseau is a Martinique rum made from sugar cane juice, with the spotlight placed firmly on one specific cane variety: B59-92, known as Roseau. The cuvée comes from A1710's second organic planting in François, where this cane produces notably aromatic juice.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a rum that speaks through its raw material rather than through oak influence. It carries no age statement and is bottled at 54.1%, giving the fresh cane character plenty of presence. Traditional column distillation keeps the style clear, aromatic and expressive, with floral, vegetal, fruity and gently spiced accents.
La Perle Rare Roseau is therefore a fine choice when you want to taste the cane itself: direct, fragrant and rooted (…)Depaz Plantation
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Depaz Plantation
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Depaz Plantation is a Martinique rum made from sugar cane juice, placing it in a style where the raw material itself plays a central role. Rather than leaning on obvious sweetness, it points toward a more restrained and nuanced expression of rum.
It is traditionally column distilled and bottled at 45%, giving it enough presence while keeping the profile composed. The bourbon cask element adds a gentle wood dimension, though no age statement is given for this release.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see Depaz Plantation as a rum for drinkers who want to explore Martinique and sugar cane juice rum in a subtler register. Its character is shaped by light floral, fruity, spicy and woody accents, without one element dominating the whole.
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Trois Rivières Cuvee Ocean
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Trois Rivières Cuvée Ocean is a rum from Martinique with a clear sense of origin and a name that immediately sets a mood. Rather than leaning on detailed age or cask information, this bottle is best introduced through three essentials: Trois Rivières, Martinique and a bottling strength of 42%.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as the kind of rum to point out when someone is looking for a bottle with a recognisable house name and a straightforward provenance. Cuvée Ocean keeps the message clean and focused: a Martinique rum from Trois Rivières, presented with enough strength to stand confidently in the glass.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.troisrivieresrhum.com/
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Jm Terroir Volcanique
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Neisson Le Rhum Bio
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Neisson Le Rhum Bio
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Neisson Le Rhum Bio is an agricole rum from Martinique, produced in Le Carbet at the foot of Montagne Pelée. It was created to mark the 85th anniversary of the Neisson distillery, with the spirit of Martinican rum tradition clearly at its heart.
The rum is an assemblage of cuvées aged between 3 and 5 years in French oak and bourbon casks. That combination gives it a lively yet rounded style, with the cask influence adding depth while the agricole character remains expressive.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we like to present to customers who want more than sweetness alone: it has fruit, wood, cane-driven energy and a generous, polished feel.
The aroma opens in a harmonious, fruit-led way, with wood, vanilla, (…)Bally 12y Pyramide
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Bally 12y Pyramide
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Bally 12y Pyramide is the kind of rum that catches the eye before it ever reaches the glass. The pyramid-shaped bottle makes it stand out, but at Drankenshop Broekmans we value it just as much for what is inside: a 12-year-old rhum agricole from Martinique, made from pure sugar cane juice and bottled at 45%.
Its maturation in bourbon casks gives it a dark, mature presence. The colour is described as dark mahogany, and that says a great deal about the style: wood, spice and deeper flavours take the lead, with enough balance to keep the rum composed.
The appeal here lies in the meeting of sugar cane juice character and long cask ageing. The agricole origin brings its own identity, while twelve years in oak add depth, spice and a more developed, contemplative (…)Saint James VSOP
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Saint James VSOP
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Saint James VSOP brings together several elements that give it a clear identity: Martinique origin, a sugar cane juice rum style, traditional column distillation and maturation in bourbon casks. Rather than leaning on sweetness, it presents itself through structure and cask influence.
The bourbon cask element is the most prominent part of its profile, with wood clearly present and lighter touches of fruit, spice and floral notes around it. At 43% ABV, it has enough strength to carry that character without feeling positioned as an overpowered rum.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see Saint James VSOP as a good choice for customers looking for a Martinique rum with a drier, wood-led personality. It is not a rum built around overt sweetness; its interest lies in the (…)Trois Rivières VSOP Incl. Box
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Trois Rivières VSOP Incl. Box
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Trois Rivières VSOP is a rum from Martinique, with its origin clearly at the heart of the bottle's identity. The VSOP name gives it a more classic and considered position within the rum category, while keeping the presentation straightforward and recognisable.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would place in front of someone specifically looking to explore Martinique through an established name. Bottled at 40% alcohol, it sits in a familiar strength range, making the style easy to understand without needing an overly technical explanation.
Further information about the brand can be found at https://www.troisrivieresrhum.com/
No specific tasting notes were provided for Trois Rivières VSOP. For that reason, we do (…)Trois Rivières Ambre
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Trois Rivières Ambre
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Trois Rivières Ambre is a rum from Martinique, bottled by Trois Rivières at 40% alcohol. The name keeps things clear: an amber expression from a clearly stated origin, with the Trois Rivières identity placed right at the heart of the bottle.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would point out to someone looking for a Martinique rum with a straightforward presentation. It does not need a long list of claims to make sense; the appeal lies in the combination of brand, origin and amber style.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.troisrivieresrhum.com/
No specific tasting notes were supplied for Trois Rivières Ambre. For that reason, the tasting description is kept (…)Depaz VSOP Incl. Box
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Depaz VSOP Incl. Box
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Depaz VSOP shows a distinctly Martinique approach to rum: made from sugar cane juice, distilled in a traditional column and matured in bourbon casks. Rather than leaning on obvious sweetness, it draws its personality from spice, a gentle touch of wood and the fresh, cane-driven side of the spirit.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we would place in front of someone looking for more structure and definition in the glass. The 45% strength gives it a confident presence without making the style feel heavy.
The VSOP name places this Depaz in a more matured expression, while the bourbon cask influence remains supportive rather than dominant. Its appeal lies in that combination of Martinique origin, spice, light vegetal notes and a drier overall (…)Saint James Blanc Fleur De Canne
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Saint James Blanc Fleur De Canne
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Saint James Blanc Fleur De Canne is a white rum from Martinique, made from sugar cane juice and bottled at a confident 50% ABV. It is not presented as a soft, understated rum; its interest lies in its direct cane-juice style and the firm presence that comes with that strength.
Traditional column distillation gives this bottle a clear sense of purpose: a bright, unaged rum style with structure and energy. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see it as a good choice for customers looking beyond standard white rum and wanting something with a more defined origin and profile.
Additional information about the brand can be found at https://www.rhum-saintjames.com/
No detailed aroma or flavour notes are provided in the source data, but the style is clear: a (…)A1710 Blanc Bete A Feu
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A1710 Blanc Bete A Feu
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A1710 Blanc Bete A Feu is a white rum from Martinique made from freshly pressed sugarcane juice. With no age statement and no wood influence, it keeps the focus firmly on the raw material itself: cane in a clear, direct and expressive form.
At A1710, it is distilled in a copper alembic fitted with a 7-plate column, then slowly reduced to 50.9%. That strength gives the rum real presence, while keeping its floral, vegetal and gently spiced side in view.
For Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of white rum that stands out because it does not try to hide behind sweetness or oak. It is all about cane juice, distillation and the mineral freshness that gives it its own identity.
The aroma opens on crushed ripe sugarcane, with flowers and ripe (…)A1710 Cheval Bondieu Tube Incl.
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A1710 Cheval Bondieu Tube Incl.
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A1710 Cheval Bondieu is a Martinique rum made from sugar cane juice, and it holds a special place in the story of A1710. This cuvée was the distillery's first aged rum, blended from spirit matured for 18 to 36 months in French and American oak casks.
Its appeal lies in the way it keeps the energy of a relatively young rum while gaining spice, roundness and structure from the cask. The use of pot still and column distillation gives it a layered feel: expressive and powerful, yet not reduced to oak alone.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, Cheval Bondieu is the kind of bottle we like to point out to customers exploring aged sugar cane juice rum. At 51.5%, it has real presence in the glass, with enough aromatic detail to keep the strength in balance.
A1710 Diamond Rock
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A1710 Diamond Rock
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A1710 Diamond Rock is a white sugar cane juice rum from Martinique, made from freshly pressed cane. The cane is pressed only once, a method used here to capture the cleanest and purest part of the juice. That gives the rum a direct, raw-material-driven identity rather than a soft, wood-influenced one.
At 50.5% ABV, Diamond Rock has real presence. Traditional column distillation and the absence of ageing keep the focus firmly on the cane, with mineral, vegetal and spicy accents shaping the style. At Drankenshop Broekmans, we see this as a white rum for people who want more than neutrality: it speaks clearly of fresh sugar cane.
The name Diamond Rock feels fitting for a rum described with sharpness, clarity and power. It is white rum with a clean edge, built (…)A1710 La Delivrande
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A1710 La Delivrande
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A1710 La Delivrande is an aged rum from Martinique, made from pure sugar cane juice and matured for more than six years on the estate. That combination gives it a clear identity: the cane juice base brings its own freshness and vegetal lift, while oak ageing adds depth, wood influence and a spiced edge.
Distillation in both pot still and column gives this rum a profile that feels expressive yet composed. At 48.8% ABV it has real presence, though the appeal is not simply its strength. The character moves through dark fruit, smoked wood, blond tobacco and roasted notes, with a long and intense close.
At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of Martinique rum we like to introduce when someone is looking for a more mature, layered interpretation of sugar cane (…)A1710 La Perle Brute
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A1710 La Perle Brute
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A1710 La Perle Brute is a Martinique rum made from sugar cane juice, pot still distilled and bottled at a bold 66%. The strength is part of its personality, but the real focus here is the cane itself.
For this cuvée, A1710 selected the plantation of Mr Paul Octave, where old sugar cane varieties are cultivated. That choice places the culture of sugar cane in Martinique at the centre of the bottle. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this is the kind of rum we value for the way it connects origin, raw material and distillation without needing a complicated story around it.
Its style is aromatic, with a clear spicy and floral side, while the sugar cane remains firmly present. La Perle Brute feels direct and expressive: a powerful Martinique rum built around cane (…)
Frequently asked questions
Answers to most frequently asked questions about rum
What is rum?
Rum is a liquor made from sugar cane. It can be made via molasses (the syrupy by-product of sugar production) or via fresh sugarcane juice. After fermentation and distillation, you have the base, which is then often aged in wooden barrels. As simple as it sounds, the result is versatile: from light and fresh to deep and complex.
Europe has imposed rules and distinguishes between "rum" and "spirit drink". A drink can only be called rum if it:
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is made from sugar cane products
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is fermented and distilled
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has a maximum alcohol content of 96% at distillation
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contains at least 37.5% alcohol at bottling
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contains no flavourings or large quantities of sugar
If producers do use extra flavourings, lots of sugar or other additives, it legally becomes "spirit drink" or "spirituose" instead of rum.
What is the difference between rum and spirit drink?
In Europe, this difference has come about mainly because of stricter and clearer rules around protected drink categories. "Rum" is not a non-committal marketing term in the EU, but a legally defined category. If a product does not exactly meet that definition, it can no longer officially be called rum and must be sold as a "spirit drink", for example.
The main rules are in the European geographical indications and spirit legislation, now under Regulation (EU) 2019/787.
The heart of the problem usually lies in one of these points:
- Added flavourings
Real rum may not simply be flavoured with, say, vanilla, chocolate or other distinct flavourings if it is still to be called "rum". Once the additives fall outside the permissible limits, it legally becomes a "spirit drink". - Added sugar or sweeteners
There are limits on how much sugar or sweetening can be added without losing the "rum" category. Some producers used to add relatively large amounts of sugar to make the drink softer or fuller. Stricter controls required those products to be relabelled. - Alcohol from other raw materials
Rum must come from sugar cane products such as molasses or sugar cane juice. If neutral alcohol of other origin is added (e.g. grain alcohol), the product falls outside the definition. - Production method or strength
Minimum alcohol percentages and production methods are also set by law.
Especially in recent years, enforcement has become stricter. As a result, you see that some brands that were sold as rum for years suddenly got "spirit drink", "spiced spirit drink" or "rum-based spirit drink" on the label.
A well-known example are certain "spiced rums". Many consumers still call them rum, but legally some of them cannot be called rum in Europe because they are too strongly flavoured or sweetened.
That does not necessarily mean the quality is worse - just that the product no longer fits within the strict EU definition of rum. Some enthusiasts actually find these stricter rules positive, as it makes it clearer what is pure rum and what is a flavoured variety.
Which rum is tasty?
The question "which rum is good?" seems simple, but the answer depends entirely on personal taste. Instead of immediately reaching for specific bottles, it makes more sense to first consider what you would like to drink. Do you like soft, sweet flavours like vanilla, caramel and honey, or do you rather prefer fresh and light notes like citrus and coconut? Maybe you just go for something more powerful with wood, spices and cocoa, or even a more pronounced, funky style with ripe fruit and an almost wild intensity. After all, rum is one of the most diverse spirits, and "tasty" means something different to everyone.
In addition, the moment also plays a role. A light, fresh rum comes into its own in cocktails and on hot days, while a richer, fuller rum is better suited to drinking on its own or as a digestif. There are also styles that sit somewhere in between: accessible enough for mixed drinks, but with enough character to appreciate solo as well.
By approaching the question in this way, you will not only discover what you yourself find a tasty rum, but you will also eventually begin to better understand why that rum suits you.
What types of rum are there?
The best-known subdivisions are white, gold and dark. White rum is bright, fresh and perfect for cocktails like mojito or daiquiri. Golden rum has a bit more body thanks to a short maturation. Dark rum matures longer and develops rich, spicy notes that you can safely drink pure. And then there is spiced rum, where spices like vanilla or cinnamon give it an extra sweet twist.
Broadly speaking, you can distinguish the following styles:
- White rum: clear and light in flavour
- Gold rum: golden, richer flavour than white rum with notes of caramel and vanilla
- Dark rum: dark, deep in colour, with rich and complex flavours such as molasses, chocolate and spices
- Spiced rum: flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, cloves and vanilla
- Overproof rum: high alcohol content, often above 50%
- Flavored rum: Added flavours such as coconut, pineapple or mango
What is English-style rum?
This rum is known for its full, rich and complex flavours. The English-style rum often has notes of molasses, caramel, fruit and spices.
This style rum is made from molasses and is often distilled in pot stills, resulting in a robust flavour profile. According to American Chemical Society, rums from pot stills contain more esters and higher alcohols, which contribute to the complex flavour.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced include Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad. Well-known brands of English-style rums include Appleton Estate, Mount Gay and El Dorado.
What is Spanish-style rum?
Spanish-style rum ("Ron") is lighter and sweeter, with a smooth and refined taste. These rums often have notes of vanilla, caramel and tropical fruit.
It is made from molasses and often distilled in column stills, resulting in a lighter, purer rum. Column stills allow for more efficient distillation, giving the rum a more consistent character. Furthermore, these rums are often aged in a so-called Solera system.
Countries where the specific style of rum is traditionally produced: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Venezuela, brands like Bacardi, Ron Zacapa and Havana Club probably sound familiar.
What is Rhum Agricole (French style)?
French-style rum has an earthy, grassy and sometimes floral flavour. It is often complex and can range from light and fresh to rich and spicy. It is a real "love it or hate it" type of rum: some swear by it and others revile it.
This rum is made from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice and usually distilled in pot stills. Production often follows strict standards, such as the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) in Martinique, ensuring consistent and high-quality production.
Countries where this particular style of rum is traditionally produced: Martinique, Guadeloupe and Haiti. Well-known brands include Rhum Clément, Rhum JM and Barbancourt.
What do VS, VSOP and XO mean?
Unlike with cognac, these designations are not regulated within rum. These designations in rums therefore often say more about quality or style, but do not necessarily refer to an explicit (minimum) age of the spirit in the bottle.
How strong is rum?
Most rums are around 37.5% to 40% alcohol. But beware: there are also so-called overproof rums that easily exceed 60%. These will immediately spice up your cocktail - or provide a solid punch when drunk straight.
What is the difference between rum, cachaça and rhum agricole?
It's all in the base. Rum is usually made from molasses, while cachaça (from Brazil) and rhum agricole (from the French Caribbean) always come from fresh sugarcane juice. The result? Agricole and cachaça often have a somewhat grassy, spicy touch, while rum tends to be rounder and softer.
What rum do you use for cocktails?
For fresh mixed drinks such as a mojito or daiquiri, it is best to choose a light white rum. Tiki cocktails or a Dark 'n Stormy, on the other hand, get more depth from a dark or spicy rum. In short: your choice of rum makes all the difference in your glass.
Which rums can you drink pure?
Aged rums from Barbados, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic, for example, are often smooth, complex and ideal to enjoy pure. They can easily compete with a good whisky or cognac in terms of depth.
How does rum taste compared to whisky or brandy?
Rum tends to be sweeter and rounder thanks to the sugar cane. Whisky can be malty, spicy or smoky, while brandy is more likely to have fruity, wine-like notes. A matter of taste, but rum often has a more tropical character.
What is the maturation process for rum?
Rum usually matures in ex-bourbon barrels. Due to the warm climate in the Caribbean, this is faster than for whisky in Scotland. As a result, an 8-year-old rum can already taste surprisingly intense.
What is the difference between pot still rum and column still rum?
- Pot still-rum is rich, powerful and complex because it is distilled in smaller batches.
- Column still-rum is lighter and cleaner, ideal for blending.
Many brands combine both styles to get a balanced profile.
What does "solera" or "solera system rum" mean on a rum bottle?
Solera System rum refers to a maturation method where young and old rums flow together. In a Solera System, barrels of different ages are stacked on top of each other, with the oldest rum sitting at the bottom. Bottles are filled from these lower barrels, and then the barrel is replenished with rum from the row above, and so on. The result is a blend of quite a few different ages that results in a flavourful, complex final product that is still consistent in quality, style and recognisability. Because the oldest barrels at the bottom are always diluted with younger rums, the final product in a properly functioning Solera system, after decades of production, basically still contains traces of the very first, oldest rum the process ever started with.
The year number on the bottle then often refers to the oldest rum in the blend, not the average age.
Is rum always made from sugar cane?
Yes, that is a must. Whether it is molasses or sugarcane juice, rum must always come from sugarcane. Other sugars (beet, palm, etc.) are officially outside the definition.
The base for a rum can usually be reduced to one of the following groups:
- Molasses (molasses, syrup): Molasses is fermented and distilled, after which the rum can be aged in barrels. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production and contains many sugars that are converted into alcohol and complex flavourings during fermentation.
- Suger Cane Juice : This rum is known for its natural, unadulterated taste of sugar cane. In this rum, the juice is directly fermented and then distilled.
- Spiced rum: Base rum to which spices and sometimes additional flavours are added during or after the distillation process.
- Sugar Cane Syrup: Sugar cane syrup is fermented and distilled. The use of sugar cane syrup gives the rum a more concentrated and pure sugar cane flavour.
- Sugar Cane Honey: This substance, also known as "miel de caña" in Spanish, is a thick, syrupy liquid obtained by boiling the juice of sugar cane until it thickens, but before it crystallises into sugar. This method is less common and results in a rum with a unique, rich flavour.
- Arranged rum: Base rum is mixed with various flavourings and left to macerate for some time. This gives the rum a distinct and often sweet profile.
What is molasses?
Molasses is a syrupy by-product of sugar refining. It is created when sugar cane or sugar beet is processed to produce sugar.
What is the difference between white and dark rum?
The difference between white and dark rums is mainly in the production methods and ageing times, resulting in different flavours, colours and uses. White rum is clear and translucent, has a mild and light flavour with subtle notes, and is often aged for a shorter time than dark rum, usually in stainless steel tanks or neutral barrels to preserve its colour. This rum type is popular in cocktails such as mojitos and daiquiris, where a subtle rum flavour is desired without affecting the colour of the drink.
Dark rum, on the other hand, is dark brown to almost black in colour, with a rich and full-bodied flavour that contains complex notes of caramel, vanilla and sometimes spices. This rum is aged longer in oak barrels, which contributes to its dark colour and rich flavour. Sometimes caramel is also added for extra colour and flavour. Dark rum is often used in cocktails where a stronger rum flavour is desired, such as in a rum old fashioned, or drunk pure as a sipping rum.
What is the history of rum?
Rum was first produced in the Caribbean in the 17th century, with the first documented production in Barbados around 1650. Production quickly spread to North America, especially to the colonies in New England, where rum became an important trade product.
Rum played a crucial role in the transatlantic slave trade, also known as the Triangular Trade. Slaves from Africa were brought to the Caribbean to work on sugar cane plantations, while sugar and rum were shipped to Europe and North America. Locals and workers often had access to the rum produced locally, making it a popular drink among the lower social classes. This gave rum a negative connotation and it was seen as the drink for the poor. Today, this image has completely changed is rum is a versatile and popular drink.
Why is rum so strongly associated with pirates?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, rum was the means of payment and exchange in the Caribbean. Sailors often received a ration of rum as part of their wages. No wonder pirates and rum have been inextricably linked ever since.
Where can I buy rum?
Basic rums like a brown Havana Club can be found in any shop or supermarket these days, but there is so much more! With over 1,000 rums in our range, Drankenshop Broekmans is the right place for all your rum needs, no matter what colour, flavour, profile, brand, country or price range you are looking for.
